Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands
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The Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) is the largest energy
research institute in the Netherlands and has a strong international position. ECN develops knowledge and technology with and for the market that enables a transition to a sustainable energy system. The head office is located in Petten. ECN has approximately 550 employees.
Special attention is paid to reducing energy demand through energy efficiency, energy generation using sustainable resources and efficient and clean use of fossil fuels (the so-called ‘trias energetica’). ECN also conducts research on future opportunities and economic backgrounds related to energy. ECN advises government, teams up with universities and other research institutes and cooperates with industry for the application of its research.
Energy
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research institute in the Netherlands and has a strong international position. ECN develops knowledge and technology with and for the market that enables a transition to a sustainable energy system. The head office is located in Petten. ECN has approximately 550 employees.
Activities
ECN focuses on:- Solar Energy
- Wind Energy
- Biomass, Coal and Environmental research
- Sustainable Process and Heat technology
- Policy Studies
Special attention is paid to reducing energy demand through energy efficiency, energy generation using sustainable resources and efficient and clean use of fossil fuels (the so-called ‘trias energetica’). ECN also conducts research on future opportunities and economic backgrounds related to energy. ECN advises government, teams up with universities and other research institutes and cooperates with industry for the application of its research.